For Prospective Employers
As an employer, you can make use of the talents of the UMBC Public Policy Department in a variety of ways.
Graduate Education
Do you know someone in your organization who is ready for the next step in their education and professional development? Encourage that person to look into getting a Master or a Ph.D. of Public Policy at UMBC. Students can attend full or part-time, and most classes meet once a week in the evening.
Our program gives mid-career professionals the skills and knowledge necessary for advancement to senior level positions. Master's students explore the region's most significant public policy issues, such as health care, education, and urban development. They learn the public policy process as well as the tools and concepts necessary for analyzing public policy, and can also participate in internships and funded research projects.
Internships
Consider a Public Policy intern to assist your organization. Internships provide professional experience and training for our students. UMBC Public Policy interns, many of whom have prior work experience, are an excellent resource for employers in the area. We can assist in screening prospective UMBC applicants, and even help you develop a job description. Ideally, we like know about available summer internships by January 1, so we can work with newly admitted as well as current students to obtain funding to complete their studies. If you expect to have internship opportunities in your organization in the next year, please contact Sally Helms (helms@umbc.edu; 410-455-3202).
Placements
Public Policy graduates seek positions in government, the non-profit sector, and the private sector. Our students have an impressive track record of professional and academic achievements, and must demonstrate a mastery of public policy concepts and analytical tools to graduate from our program. We encourage you to look to these highly qualified students for your recruitment needs.